Figure Item Number: 3016/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Ceramic figure of a man sitting on a tree stump, wearing a white-grey robe with a crackled surface, open to show his chest and belly. He holds an open fan in his right hand, resting it on his knee. Brown boots encase his feet and an elaborately tied brown scarf covers his head. His face is covered by a beard and mustache, and lifted brows top wide open eyes.
History Of Use
Figure of Zhong Gui, the Demon Queller in Chinese mythology. Zhong Gui is traditionally regarded as a vanquisher of ghosts and evil beings. His image (in various paintings and ceramics) is often used as a type of guardian spirit. He is referred to with titles such as 'demon slayer' and 'ghost ruler'.
Narrative
Shiwan-ware figure.
Item History
- Made in China during 1900
- Owned by Carol Potter Peckham before October 1, 2013
- Received from Carol Potter Peckham (Donor) on October 1, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Carol Potter Peckham
- Received from
- Carol Potter Peckham (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- during 1900
- Ownership Date
- before October 1, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on October 1, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3016/0001